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EO02 OCR

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,796 mi
Last recorded89,796 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 OCR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 89,796 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 89,796 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 88,894 miles

E.M.L on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 88,894 miles

E.M.L on

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 85,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 78,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Fail 2 May 2018 78,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 3 May 2017 64,056 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 64,056 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2014 63,079 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 61,626 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 58,861 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers window defective mechanism.... risk of jamming open or breakage of glass.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,861 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers window defective mechanism.... risk of jamming open or breakage of glass.

Pass 23 May 2011 55,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 51,479 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,958 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 46,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 42,314 miles

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 4 Jun 2007 36,549 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 36,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 29,187 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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EO02 OCR is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 97,878 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO02 OCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EO02 OCR is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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